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Here is what we know about Hong Kong's Tai Po fire and the role of bamboo scaffolding

27 November 2025

The blaze in Tai Po that engulfed multiple high-rise apartment blocks is still burning, and authorities say it likely began in bamboo scaffolding that encased the buildings.

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A hole-in-one on the par-3 17th at the Royal Queensland Golf Club has seen Kazuma Kobori briefly join the leaders in the opening round of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane
	27 Nov: A hole-in-one on the par-3 17th at the Royal Queensland Golf Club has seen Kazuma Kobori briefly join the leaders in the opening round of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane... more

Floods leave at least 50 dead across Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia
	27 Nov: The Thai city of Hat Yai received its heaviest rainfall in 300 years, while mudslides killed dozens on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.... more

A milestone 173 innings in the making
	27 Nov: A milestone 173 innings in the making... more

Michael Urie says Harrison Ford's "cantankerous" persona is "just an act"
	27 Nov: The 45-year-old actor has got to know the Hollywood legend on the set of comedy drama Shrinking, and he insisted the 83-year-old star is actually quite "silly" on set, despite a somewhat grumpy reputation.... more

Maori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences – with lasting consequences
	27 Nov: A new analysis of more than 10,000 first-time drink-driving cases reveals a troubling disparity.... more

The head of our largest bank is keeping her cards to her chest, on how low interest rates could go
	27 Nov: The head of our largest bank is keeping her cards to her chest, on how low interest rates could go... more

State Highway 1 is closed between Kaikoura and Blenheim after a serious crash involving a motorcycle near Waipapa Bay
	27 Nov: State Highway 1 is closed between Kaikoura and Blenheim after a serious crash involving a motorcycle near Waipapa Bay... more

Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks
	27 Nov: Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks... more

South Africa have beaten India by 408 runs in the second cricket test at Guwahati to complete a 2-nil series sweep
	27 Nov: South Africa have beaten India by 408 runs in the second cricket test at Guwahati to complete a 2-nil series sweep... more

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Michael Urie says Harrison Ford's "cantankerous" persona is "just an act" 13:08

Maori:
Maori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences – with lasting consequences 13:07

Environment:
Floods leave at least 50 dead across Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia 13:07

Cricket:
A milestone 173 innings in the making 13:07

Environment:
Here is what we know about Hong Kong's Tai Po fire and the role of bamboo scaffolding 12:57

Entertainment:
Kevin Spacey is homeless 12:38

Golf:
A hole-in-one on the par-3 17th at the Royal Queensland Golf Club has seen Kazuma Kobori briefly join the leaders in the opening round of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane 12:27

Health & Safety:
A fresh campaign to protect rural communities from nitrate-contaminated drinking water 12:27

Entertainment:
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was attracted to Prince Harry because of his "childlike wonder and playfulness" 12:08

Living & Travel:
Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks 12:07

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